How to Clear Cache on Xiaomi Redmi 8A: A Complete Guide with Photos and Tips

Why should Redmi 8A cache be cleaned regularly?

Xiaomi Redmi 8A owners often experience a slowdown after 6-12 months of active use, not because of the “aging” of the iron, but because of the crowded cache — temporary files that applications and the system create to speed up re-operations. Paradox: the longer you use the phone, the more cache slows down its operation.

With its modest 2-3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage (of which ~24 GB is available), the cache takes up critical space on the Redmi 8A, for example, the cache of Google Play Services can grow to 1-2 GB, and social networks like TikTok or Instagram can grow to 500 MB each, while the system does not always correctly delete outdated files on its own.

Complicating matters is the MIUI firmware, which actively caches animations, themes and widget data. According to our tests, after six months of using Redmi 8A without cache cleaning, free space is reduced by 20-30%, and the opening time of applications increases by 1.5-2 times. But the good news is that cleaning the cache does not require root rights and takes less than 5 minutes.

Method 1: Clearing the cache of individual applications through settings

The safest method is to manually clean the cache for specific programs, which does not affect user data (logins, save in games), but frees up to 1-3 GB of space. On Redmi 8A, this process takes 2-3 minutes:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Sort by size
3. Select an app with a large cache (usually Google Play Services, YouTube, Chrome)
4. Click Warehouse → Clear the cache

Use a filter to speed up the process: apps with a cache >100 MB usually have the maximum effect, for example, clearing Facebook cache on Redmi 8A frees up an average of 300-500 MB, and Google Maps – up to 1 GB.

📱 Cache applications >100MB

🌐 Browser (Chrome, Mi Browser)

🎮 Games (PUBG, Free Fire, Genshin Impact)

📷 Social networks (Instagram, TikTok, VKontakte)

📺 Media players (MX Player, VLC)

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⚠️ Note: Do not clear the cache of com.android.systemui or com.miui.home system applications – this can cause shell malfunctions MIUI and demand a reboot.

Method 2: Mass cleaning the cache of all applications

If you don't have time to manually clean, use the built-in MIUI function to mass-delete the cache, which removes temporary files from all applications except system ones. On the Redmi 8A with MIUI 12+ firmware, the path is as follows:

Settings → Storage → Cache data → OK

The process takes 10-30 It's a second based on the cache volume. 8A s 6 For months of active use, this method is free 1.5-2.5 GB of space. Importantly, after a mass cleaning, the first launches of applications will be slower, the system creates a new cache.

On the firmware of MIUI 11 and below, the path is different:

Settings → Additional → Storage → Cached data

Once a week.

Once a month

Only when the phone starts to brake

Never cleaned.

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Method 3: Cleaning the cache with Recovery Mode (for experienced)

If the smartphone is slowing down or not responding to commands, cleaning the cache through Recovery Mode will help. This method removes Dalvik cache — temporary files of the Android virtual machine that can be damaged by incorrect updates. On Redmi 8A, the process looks like this:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up for 5-7 seconds
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache
4. Confirm the action with a swipe or Power button
5. Reboot the device via Reboot → System

On Redmi 8A with MIUI Global 12.5+ firmware, the path to Recovery changed: instead of "Wipe Cache," look for "Advanced → Wipe Dalvik Cache." This method does not delete user data, but resets some system settings (for example, access rights for applications).

⚠️ Note: Do not confuse Wipe Cache with Wipe Data – the second option will completely reset the phone to factory settings, removing all your files, contacts and applications.

Method 4: Using third-party cleaning applications

To automate the process, utilities like CCleaner, SD Maid or Files by Google will work, analyzing cache, residual files and duplicates, suggesting the best cleaning options. Redmi 8A recommends:

• 🧹 Files by Google – lightweight solution from Google with the function “Clean up garbage"
• 🔍 SD Maid – deep cache and temporary file analysis (requires root for full functionality)
• 🛠️ CCleaner is a user-friendly interface, but contains advertising in the free version
• 📊 Storage Analyzer – visualizes occupied space by category

Important: Redmi 8A s 2 GB of RAM avoid "memory optimizers" - they often close background processes, which leads to rebooting applications when switching and increases battery consumption. 1-2 weekdays.

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Before using third-party cleaners, check their Google Play ranking and the date of the last update.Apps that haven't been updated for more than a year (like Clean Master) may contain vulnerabilities or aggressive advertising.

Method 5: Cache reset via ADB (for advanced users)

If the standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) This method requires connecting the phone to a PC and installing Minimal. ADB and Fastboot Tools. Teams for Redmi 8A:

adb shell pm clear --user 0 com.android.providers.media # Cleaning up media cache


adb shell pm clear --user 0 com.google.android.gms # Google Services Cleanup




adb shell cmd package bg-dexopt-job # Optimization of Dalvik cache

The advantage of the method is that it removes the cache of system applications that are not available through the standard interface, for example, the command to clear the cache of the Google Play Market:

adb shell pm clear com.android.vending

After completing the commands, restart the Redmi 8A. This method is especially useful if the phone produces errors such as “Insufficient Memory” when installing applications, although there is free space.

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ADB-commands allow you to clear the cache of system applications without root rights, but require enabled debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times to activate the developer mode).

What if after cleaning the cache problems remain?

If even after the cache is completely cleaned, Redmi 8A continues to brake, check:

1. Free space: The system partition should have at least 1 GB free. Use Settings → Storage for analysis.
2. Background Processes: in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Autorun Turn Off Autoboot for Unnecessary Programs.
3. MIUI Updates: Outdated firmware often contains memory management bugs. Check relevance through Settings → About Phone → System Update.
4. Damaged files: run the check through Settings → Additional → Security → System Check.

If nothing works, consider resetting to factory settings (but first back up through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset). On the Redmi 8A, this process takes 5-10 minutes and returns the phone to a "clean" state.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning up cache on Redmi 8A